Miss Scuba International
| File:Miss Scuba International | |
| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Purpose | Marine Conservation |
| Headquarters | Kota Kinabalu |
| Location | |
Official language | English |
President | Datuk Robert Lo |
Slogan | Saving the Oceans through Beauty |
| Website | http://www.missscuba.com/ |
Miss Scuba International is an international beauty pageant that was first held in 2011 in Sipadan Mabul Resort, Malaysia and has since become a global event that raises awareness about ocean health and marine conservation.[1]
History
[edit]The pageant was established by Datuk Robert Lo, owner of the Mabul Water Bungalows and Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART).[2][3] Lo, a marine mammal specialist and advocate for sustainable development, founded the pageant with the aim of inspiring the protection of the oceans and the planet. The event emphasizes both the beauty and resilience of women, while also promoting safe diving practices.[4][5][6][7]
Since its inception in 2011, contestants from Europe, the United States, and Malaysia have participated in its two seasons, which have been regarded as highly successful.[8] Miss Scuba International also promotes safe diving practices through collaboration with professional training organizations worldwide. Titleholders participate in an intensive campaign aimed at educating the public on ocean conservation.[9] The pageant aims to raise awareness about the fragility of the oceans and the importance of their protection, with a focus on marine and ocean conservation.[10]
Titleholders
[edit]This is the complete list of countries and territories that have won the crown through the years.
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "23 marine ambassadors arrive in Sabah for Miss Scuba International". Borneo Post Online. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Geraldine, Avila (15 November 2016). "16 beauties to compete for Miss Scuba International title in Sabah | New Straits Times". New Strait Times. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Scuba International – PulauMabul.com". Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Scuba". m.sipadan.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Scuba International: A 32-year-old real-estate agent represents Malaysia". Daily Express Malaysia. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Project, WAVES (13 April 2016). "Scuba Queen USA 2016". Waves Project. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Scuba International: Saving oceans through beauty - Citizens Journal". 15 July 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Boholana crowned Miss Scuba Philippines 2014". Philippine Star. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ a b c Sunnexdesk (28 November 2015). "Pinay nurse competes for Miss Scuba International 2015". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "UK tops in Miss Scuba International". Daily Express Malaysia Daily Express (Malaysia). 27 November 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Gold Coast's Michaela Shuttleworth wins Miss Scuba International 2019". Gold Coast Bulletin. 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Daisy Whetlor crowned Miss Scuba International 2018". Femina India. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Team, ABT Creative. "Brittany Novick is crowned Miss Scuba International 2017!". Amazing Borneo. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Pune girl wins international scuba diving pageant". The Times of India. 22 November 2016.
- ^ Geraldine, Avila (20 November 2016). "Indian environmentalist makes a splash and wins Miss Scuba International 2016 | New Straits Times". Business Times. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Salvador-Muhlach, Barbie (18 July 2019). "This pageant wants beauty queens to see the world from under the sea". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Manahan, Millie (1 December 2015). "Filipina Nurse was Crowned as the Miss Scuba International 2015 - When In Manila". When In Manila. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Caparas, Celso de Guzman. "Pinay is 2015 Miss Scuba International". Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Concepcion, Eton B. (9 December 2015). "Palawaña wins Miss Scuba International 2015". Manila Standard. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ MySabah.com (5 December 2014). "Miss Scuba International 2014 Pageant". Sabah News. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Ramoran, Carol (21 December 2013). "Filipina is Miss Scuba International 1st runnerup". RAPPLER Rappler. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Jaime Lee Faulkner claims title of Miss Scuba International 2013 - People's Daily Online". People's Daily. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Tan, Thomas (15 July 2013). "Miss Scuba International: Saving oceans through beauty". Yamcha Time. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Vacation, Asia Diving (23 July 2012). "Miss Scuba International 2012, Bali". Asia Diving Vacation. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Scuba International 2011 Jelajahi Transplantasi Karang Diving Proklamator". Universitas Bung Hatta (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 October 2024.